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Al’s Place

Internationally inspired fare in the Mission District

In spite of its location – an unassuming corner in the city’s Mission District – chef Aaron London’s place stands out, not only for of its deep-blue façade or inviting, fresh-faced interiors, but because of his anything-but-ordinary culinary offerings. Pickled french fries with smoked applesauce and stone fruit curry with black lime-cod and green beans are just two stand-outs on a menu where veggies get top billing and meat-based choices like smoked brisket or hanger steak with salmon butter are puzzlingly listed as side dishes.